Datca
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Datça (Port of entry)
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Datça used to be a pleasant harbor of a sleepy provincial town. In the last few years it has grown to a booming resort with high-rise buildings, bars, and extremely noisy discos. Sleeping in the harbor is problematical due to the cacophony of many competing discos and bars. Still it is a fairly convenient port of entry and exit.
Yachts anchor moor to the quay with the help of harbour staff. Water and electricity are available on the quay.
There are several anchorages along the way from Datça to Cape Krio.
Charts
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- BA
- 1055 Rhodes Channel and Gökova Körfezi
- Imray-Tetra
- G35 Dodecanese and Coast of Turkey
- NIMA
- 54400 Samos to Rodhos
- Turkey
- 311 Marmaris - Fethiye
- 3112 E) Datça Limanı
- Greek
- 451 Leros to Rhodos
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
- No GSM/GPRS in Kalaboshi Cove
Local Weather
See Turkey
Approaches to the region are straightforward but,
Danger: There are fierce gusts of Cape Krio and along the steep slopes to Datça.
Check-in facilities
It is possible to anchor off-shore in either the South or North Bay which would provide some protection from the noise. The marina in the South Bay is well attended and the attendant will show you where to dock. You have to drop an anchor and come stern-to.
Offshore Islands
Baba Adasi
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GPS: 36°39.7′N, 27°30.4′E - Chartlet
A pleasant enough anchorage. Anchor in 7 m, good holding. It is safe from the meltemi.
Warning: There are many bees here, and they bite.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1985 --Istioploos
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Cove East of Kalaboshi
GPS: 36°40.7′N, 27°36.7′E - Chartlet
A pleasant enough cove about 2 nM E of Kalaboshi. Anchor in 7 m, good holding. It is safe from the meltemi but a strong and possibly uncomfortable swell enters the cove.
Warning: There are many bees here, and they bite.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2002 --Istioploos
Knidos
GPS: 36°41′N, 27°23′E
Knidos or Büyük Liman is a nice anchorage off Cape Krio. It is usually crowded but the extensive archaeological site is a "must see" place. This was a place sacred to Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Here was the statue of Aphrodite by Praxiteles that was famous throughout the ancient world. It was not been found.
Anchor on either side of the bay wherever there is space. The holding is uncertain in some areas because of rocks and weed on the bottom, so be prepared to make several attempts. Make sure the anchor is well set before opening the Efes since the gusts can be strong even in moderate winds. Alternatively, go alongside either side of the refurbished restaurant pontoon, where there is space for around eight yachts (more when rafted up). You will be expected to eat in the restaurant ashore if you moor here.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- 1985 --Istioploos
- July 2009 --Atheneoflymington 11:42, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
Mersinçik
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GPS: 36°45.2′N, 27°28.8′E - Chartlet
Mersinçik has two possible anchorages: a narrow cove NW and a larger bay to the S. Both are very attractive and secure but the NW cove is very popular with gulets. Anchor in 8 m, good holding. It is best to take a stern line to a tree.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2004 --Istioploos
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Visit the ancient site of Knidos.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Several stores in the town of Datça.
Eateries
- In the town of Datça there are many restaurants. Some very reasonably priced specializing in pide (a Turkish pizza) to the right of the main road leading inland
- There are several overpriced restaurants in Knidos
Internet/WiFi
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Laundry
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Motorbike & Car Rentals
In the town of Datça.
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
Only by car.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Aegean.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
References & Publications
See Turkey.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
See individual ports in this page.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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